How far is Hamburg from Kiel?

The distance between Hamburg and Kiel is approximately 87 km (54 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Kiel?

Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Kiel (ZOB am Hbf) in Kiel.

Bus Hamburg to Kiel from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	Fastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 50m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:48 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

87 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $72	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $48	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $19	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Kiel?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Kiel by bus

How far is Hamburg from Kiel?
The distance between Hamburg and Kiel is approximately 87 km (54 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Kiel?
Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Kiel (ZOB am Hbf) in Kiel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$22

11-17

$16

Today

$14

11-19

$12

11-20

$12

11-21

$13

11-22

No data

11-23

$13

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Kiel was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Kiel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $52 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.